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Astronomers Salary in Hawaii
Astronomers in Hawaii earn a median $102,000 a year, 21% below the U.S. median.
- Median in HI
- $102,000 a year
- U.S. median
- $128,820 a year
- Employment
- 100
- Location quotient
- 11.67
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Hawaii
- Median (50%)
- $102,000 · $49.04 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $102,140 · $49.11 an hour (estimate error ±1.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $71,590 · $34.42 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $78,090 · $37.54 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $122,490 · $58.89 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $139,720 · $67.17 an hour
- Employment
- 100 (estimate error ±13.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.16
- Location quotient
- 11.67 (1.00 = national share)
Astronomers pay by metro area in Hawaii
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $106,340 | 70 |
H-1B filings for astronomers in Hawaii
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
9 certified filings with a median offered wage of $110,989.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do astronomers make in Hawaii?
- The median wage for astronomers in Hawaii is $102,000 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 100 jobs in the state.
- Where in Hawaii do astronomers earn the most?
- Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $106,340 a year.